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Nevada will soon impose new limits on fees health care providers can charge employees for completing paperwork required under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) .  Assembly Bill 305 , which was recently approved by the Governor and set to take effect on January 1, 2026, caps that fee at $30 and ties future increases to inflation. Although this new law will apply directly to providers, HR professionals who routinely guide employees through the FMLA process should be aware of the changes this law will bring about. This Insight explains how the law works, what’s changing, and how the fee cap may affect your FMLA administrative process. What Does AB 305 Actually Do? When an employee requests a potentially FMLA-qualifying leave, employers are permitted to require the employee to submit a medical certification in support of the need for leave. This often involves a licensed health care provider completing the certification with information concerning the condition and the e...

California officials just announced that the statewide minimum wage will increase for all employers to $16.90 on January 1, 2026 , as required by the state’s annual inflation-based adjustment process. The Department of Finance certified the applicable Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase with Friday’s announcement, triggering an impending rise in the statewide minimum wage for all businesses, regardless of size. What are the five things you need to know and what should you do in response to this announcement? Why This Matters In addition to affecting hourly pay, the change impacts exempt employee classifications, wage-related premiums, sick leave accruals, and even wage statement compliance. Employers should also note that this increase operates alongside numerous local minimum wage ordinances and industry-specific rules that may impose higher or different standards. Additional Resource For a detailed summary of the  July 1, 2025, local minimum wage increases  across California...